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Rushs Ridge is an extinct town in Mississippi County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Rush Ridge was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1861. The community has the name of William Rush, a first settler. Rush Ridge once had a church and schoolhouse. A cemetery marks the site.

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